Ren in the Glen - The Faire

The Faire

Faire map
Bottled water
Quests
The Faerie Queen has arrived in the Glen!
Knights of the Kingdom of the Shires – mighty knights in combats of honor!
Live music – The bards and minstrels play!
The Lazy Oak Tavern – Fine ales, mead, and entertainment.
Cabbies N' Kilts – Hire a cab!
Our story

Faire Map

View or download the complete faire grounds map and legend here.

Water

We have plenty of bottled water for sale for only 1 dollar!

Water is available at these locations:

The Souvenir Stand (just inside the gate on the right)
The Last Pint Pub
The Black Dragon soft drink stand (has a water-only window)
The Lazy Oak Tavern

Some food vendors will also be selling bottled water.

Quests

Visit the Quest Booth near the Gate to begin your quest!

The Lost Shadow Quest

A free quest for kids 12 and under

The Magical Creatures have lost their shadows AGAIN! Stop by the Quest Booth for clues. After you help find the shadows, gather at the Faerie Queen’s Court at 12:00, 2:00 or 4:00 to find out how the shadows went missing (it’s not the same as last year!)

The Dryad Quest

All ages

Once a year, during the hottest days of summer, a few dryads (tree spirits) emerge from their trees. They will teach you about their trees and help you create a token of your visit.

At the height of summer
A few tree spirits appear
To visit with guests
In the Glen they hold dear.

The Jester’s Quest

New for 2025! All ages.

The Jester performed a one-handed cartwheel off the back of a horse, landed on his head and now has forgotten all of his favorite jokes! Can you find 5 of his favorite jokes and remind the jester?

The Riddle to Rune Quest

All ages

Do you like to solve riddles? Here's the first clue:

If you guess these places right,
Another clue will be in sight
Find the place to find the rune –
A reward will be yours soon!

Visit the Quest booth for the riddles you need to complete this quest!

The Faerie Queen has arrived in the Glen!

The Court of the Faerie Queen

Come and visit the Faerie Court during your visit to the faire! The place of their magical encampment is marked on your map...

At the heart of the village Thornberry in the center of the Glen, the faeries have gathered again to hold their Summer festivities in the hawthorn wood.

At 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00 the faeries dance for their Queen and meet with the children who have been on a quest to help the magical creatures find their lost shadows. However, guests young and old (and young at heart) are all welcome to visit the Faerie Queen and her court. Follow the bubbles!

Knights of the Kingdom of the Shires

This year, the Glen will be visited by the knights of the Kingdom of the Shires, who have travelled long to reach our fair village, led by their King, Angus McBarrow. These brave knights come not only to protect us, but to fight!

Each day they will hold three tournaments of honor at 11:00, 2:00 and 4:00. Come see them in real combat as they battle each other as well as aspiring knights! Then, challenge them yourself to combat, if you dare!

Rumor has it that King Angus may elect to hand over his crown to another of his kingdom while at our faire. Who will it be? When will it happen? Will it happen? Only time will tell...

Live Music

The Bards and Minstrels Play

Ren in the Glen's four music stages feature live performances all day long, and when they're not on stage, many of the minstrels wander the grounds playing and singing for the guests. Grab a seat and enjoy some tunes at The Bonnie Brae, The Thornberry, The Butternut, or the Lazy Oak Tavern stages!

The Lazy Oak Tavern

Knights, Knaves, Ales and Entertainment

There's nothing like an ice cold ale to enjoy on a warm summer day, and Ren in the Glen features only the finest local craft brews on tap at our tavern, the Lazy Oak. We also offer hard cider and mead for that authentic medieval taste. And if the tavern is too far away, just stop by our pub, The Last Pint, for a mug of ale!

There's continuous live entertainment at the tavern, and quite the cast of characters to encounter there. Rogues, royalty, knights, knaves, heroes, villains... who knows what you may stumble upon!

Cabbies N' Kilts

Hire a Cab!

Tired of walking? Flag down one of our kilted cabbies and get a ride to your destination, or perhaps just a tour (for a fee, of course!)

The Faire

Our Story

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a simple village called Thornberry. The inhabitants of Thornberry held a very precious secret. They lived right next to a mystical vale known simply as... The Glen.

Each year, the people of Thornberry would come out to the Glen to celebrate the Summer High Harvest and cavort with the magical creatures that lived in the Glen. One year, the King and Queen, whilst on progress, happened upon this celebration and joined in the merriment.

And the King decreed: Each year shall we gather here, and make merry! Let there be music, and dance, and feats of arms, and feasting! Let the merchants of all the lands come forth to sell their wares, let noble and peasant alike join together, and let there be song and celebration!

Tucked away in a hidden valley on a former dairy farm, Ren in the Glen is a magical place to spend a weekend. It is the culmination of the vision and hard work of many people, who said, simply, "This would be a great place for a faire!" It is the result of the efforts of a dedicated volunteer group of grounds crew, staff, cast, performers, sponsors, and participants who made their dream a reality for the first time in 2012.

What is a Medieval Faire? It's a festival that creates the atmosphere of a long-ago time – whether real or imagined – of brave knights and their ladies, of kings and queens, of peasants, legends, magical creatures, and history. It's a festival that encourages everyone to don the costumes of the Middle Ages, or the Dark Ages, or the Renaissance, and join in the fun by immersing yourself in our shared fantasy!

Ren in the Glen is a very affordable way to spend a lazy day with friends and family. All ages will find something to do, something to marvel at, and something to take home with them!